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PSEi Edges Up As Financials, Services Lift Market
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MANILA — The Philippine stock market posted modest gains on Wednesday afternoon, with most sectors ending in positive territory despite notable losses in Mining and Oil.
As of 1:26 p.m. on February 5, 2026, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbed to 6,394.98, up 22.03 points or 0.35%. The broader All Shares index also rose 0.60% to 3,576.46, reflecting generally upbeat investor sentiment through midday trading.
Financial stocks helped drive the market higher, increasing 0.53% to 2,137.16, while the Services sector gained 0.52% to 2,660.79. Holding Firms followed with a 0.38% uptick to 5,048.63, and Property shares edged up 0.34% to 2,212.02, showing steady buying interest across key sectors.
Not all sectors shared in the gains. Industrial stocks slipped 0.18% to 9,114.48, while Mining and Oil took the biggest hit, plunging 2.80% to 16,968.33, weighing on overall market momentum.
Despite mixed sector performance, the local bourse maintained a positive tone, supported by strength in financials and service-oriented companies. Market watchers say investors appear cautiously optimistic, balancing selective buying with ongoing concerns in commodity-related plays.
Trading continues as investors keep a close eye on sector movements and global cues that could shape the market’s direction for the rest of the session.
As of 1:26 p.m. on February 5, 2026, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbed to 6,394.98, up 22.03 points or 0.35%. The broader All Shares index also rose 0.60% to 3,576.46, reflecting generally upbeat investor sentiment through midday trading.
Financial stocks helped drive the market higher, increasing 0.53% to 2,137.16, while the Services sector gained 0.52% to 2,660.79. Holding Firms followed with a 0.38% uptick to 5,048.63, and Property shares edged up 0.34% to 2,212.02, showing steady buying interest across key sectors.
Not all sectors shared in the gains. Industrial stocks slipped 0.18% to 9,114.48, while Mining and Oil took the biggest hit, plunging 2.80% to 16,968.33, weighing on overall market momentum.
Despite mixed sector performance, the local bourse maintained a positive tone, supported by strength in financials and service-oriented companies. Market watchers say investors appear cautiously optimistic, balancing selective buying with ongoing concerns in commodity-related plays.
Trading continues as investors keep a close eye on sector movements and global cues that could shape the market’s direction for the rest of the session.
Feb 5, 2026
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